Introduction to Regional Planning
Broad coverage of regional planning concepts, history, environmental influences, analysis techniques, and plan preparation.
Summary
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2015: 3.89 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Fall 2017: 3.88 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.91 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).
What you’ll be able to do
Explain the purpose and meaning of regional planning.
Explore the history of regional planning in the United States and the many planning issues that transcend the jurisdictional boundaries of government.
Describe the institutional framework of the different levels of government within which regional planning occurs.
Interpret the behaviors and structures available to bring about sound regional planning outcomes.
Discuss key issues of the ethics of public decision-making in the regional planning context.
Critique the role of officials, stakeholders, and community members in regional planning.
Explain sustainability, environmental quality, social justice, economic, and cultural factors in regional planning.
Assemble and analyze ideas and information from regional planning practice.
Source: UW Guide
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the class
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2015: 3.89 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Fall 2017: 3.88 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=8 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.91 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=11 letter grades).
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Topics
- Basic concepts, history, and political, economic, and social influences.
- History of US regional planning and cross-jurisdictional issues.
- Roles of officials, stakeholders, and community members.
Skills
- Explain the purpose and meaning of regional planning.
- Describe the institutional framework of government levels in regional planning.
- Discuss ethics of public decision-making in regional planning.
- Explain sustainability, environmental, social justice, economic, and cultural factors.
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